Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- A discussion meeting was held on Monday between members of civil society demanding quick passage of proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act.

Passing the amendments quickly is essential to protect the next generation from the deadly effects of tobacco, that causes 442 deaths every day in Bangladesh, leaves about 400,000 people disabled each year, and exposes 42.7% of people to secondhand smoke, they said.

The discussion meeting held at the Retirement Building, was jointly organized by the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP and the Bangladesh Retired Government Employees Welfare Association.

The meeting called for the quick passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to protect publ...